Joe Mazzulla Thread, Head Coach – (COTM, Dec 2023 & March 2024)

BK_2020 wrote:
Big J wrote:
Gant wrote:

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And this is exactly why Joe sucks. No one hates Lee, they hate you.

No one hates Lee yet but wait until he becomes headcoach.

Have you seen Charlottes previous head coaches? They are going to worship him after what they've been through.

doogie_hauser · Post #1668 » by **doogie_hauser** » Sat May 11, 2024 4:25 am

I am as bitter and disappointed by game 2's loss as anyone. But the amount of hate and hyperbole Joe gets (not just on here but on twitter) is really inexplicable to me.

The players couldn't score a 3 to save their lives when the game was won and lost, Mitchell played like an MVP and without Porzingis there, we got exploited in the paint..

How can Joe be blamed for a couple of those points (esp poor shooting) ?

Some of our big name players need to take some responsibility and accountability.

zoyathedestroya · Post #1669 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Sat May 11, 2024 6:08 am

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They listen to the media and talking heads too much. His uber-defensive, ultra-sensitive demeanor rubs off on his players. Why don't they just hang around on RealGM so they'll be showered with all glowing remarks and unending praise??!

Fierce1 · Post #1670 » by **Fierce1** » Sat May 11, 2024 6:16 am

It is what it is.

Fierce1 · Post #1671 » by **Fierce1** » Sat May 11, 2024 11:00 am

That's actually a good thing for Joe.

If the players like his style and the way he handles things, he's not getting fired.

Giannis didn't like Griffin and Griffin didn't even make All-Star weekend.

Post #1672 » by **165bows** » Sat May 11, 2024 12:32 pm

BK_2020 wrote:
Big J wrote:
Gant wrote:

Read on Twitter

And this is exactly why Joe sucks. No one hates Lee, they hate you.

No one hates Lee yet but wait until he becomes headcoach.

This is definitely true but if he gets within about five games of .500 and loses a play-in game he’ll also be a genius

Big J · Post #1673 » by **Big J** » Sat May 11, 2024 2:00 pm

doogie_hauser wrote:I am as bitter and disappointed by game 2's loss as anyone. But the amount of hate and hyperbole Joe gets (not just on here but on twitter) is really inexplicable to me.

The players couldn't score a 3 to save their lives when the game was won and lost, Mitchell played like an MVP and without Porzingis there, we got exploited in the paint..

How can Joe be blamed for a couple of those points (esp poor shooting) ?

Some of our big name players need to take some responsibility and accountability.

Because it's the coaches job to get the team to lock in defensively. Defensive intensity is something that can be replicated every single night whether the shots are falling or not. Joe cares more about being friends with the Jays than holding anyone accountable.

Fierce1 · Post #1674 » by **Fierce1** » Sat May 11, 2024 2:10 pm

Big J wrote:
doogie_hauser wrote:I am as bitter and disappointed by game 2's loss as anyone. But the amount of hate and hyperbole Joe gets (not just on here but on twitter) is really inexplicable to me.

The players couldn't score a 3 to save their lives when the game was won and lost, Mitchell played like an MVP and without Porzingis there, we got exploited in the paint..

How can Joe be blamed for a couple of those points (esp poor shooting) ?

Some of our big name players need to take some responsibility and accountability.

Because it's the coaches job to get the team to lock in defensively. Defensive intensity is something that can be replicated every single night whether the shots are falling or not. Joe cares more about being friends with the Jays than holding anyone accountable.

Joe is just being smart.

Holding anyone accountable and ending up losing your job is just not practical.

Being friends with the Jays equals job security for Joe.

Big J · Post #1675 » by **Big J** » Sat May 11, 2024 7:15 pm

Fierce1 wrote:
Big J wrote:
doogie_hauser wrote:I am as bitter and disappointed by game 2's loss as anyone. But the amount of hate and hyperbole Joe gets (not just on here but on twitter) is really inexplicable to me.

The players couldn't score a 3 to save their lives when the game was won and lost, Mitchell played like an MVP and without Porzingis there, we got exploited in the paint..

How can Joe be blamed for a couple of those points (esp poor shooting) ?

Some of our big name players need to take some responsibility and accountability.

Because it's the coaches job to get the team to lock in defensively. Defensive intensity is something that can be replicated every single night whether the shots are falling or not. Joe cares more about being friends with the Jays than holding anyone accountable.

Joe is just being smart.

Holding anyone accountable and ending up losing your job is just not practical.

Being friends with the Jays equals job security for Joe.

Being friends with the Jays will only get him so far. Winning rings is how real coaches get job security.

Fencer reregistered · Post #1676 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sat May 11, 2024 7:58 pm

Big J wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:
Big J wrote:
Because it's the coaches job to get the team to lock in defensively. Defensive intensity is something that can be replicated every single night whether the shots are falling or not. Joe cares more about being friends with the Jays than holding anyone accountable.

Joe is just being smart.

Holding anyone accountable and ending up losing your job is just not practical.

Being friends with the Jays equals job security for Joe.

Being friends with the Jays will only get him so far. Winning rings is how real coaches get job security.

Just ask Mike Budenholzer and Frank Vogel.

Big J · Post #1677 » by **Big J** » Sat May 11, 2024 8:40 pm

Fencer reregistered wrote:
Big J wrote:
Fierce1 wrote:Joe is just being smart.

Holding anyone accountable and ending up losing your job is just not practical.

Being friends with the Jays equals job security for Joe.

Being friends with the Jays will only get him so far. Winning rings is how real coaches get job security.

Just ask Mike Budenholzer and Frank Vogel.

And which coach has kept his job by being friends with the star?

Fencer reregistered · Post #1678 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Sat May 11, 2024 10:24 pm

Big J wrote:
Fencer reregistered wrote:
Big J wrote:
Being friends with the Jays will only get him so far. Winning rings is how real coaches get job security.

Just ask Mike Budenholzer and Frank Vogel.

And which coach has kept his job by being friends with the star?

None comes to mind. At least not for long.

Birdon · Post #1679 » by **Birdon** » Sat May 11, 2024 10:34 pm

Nobody hates you OJT Joe unless you teach your stars to play like the snowflake you seem to be.

Fierce1 · Post #1680 » by **Fierce1** » Sun May 12, 2024 12:03 am

Big J wrote:
Fencer reregistered wrote:
Big J wrote:
Being friends with the Jays will only get him so far. Winning rings is how real coaches get job security.

Just ask Mike Budenholzer and Frank Vogel.

And which coach has kept his job by being friends with the star?

The point is if your players have your back, management and owner will be more hesitant to fire you, especially if the team wins 60 games.

If this trend continues, where coach and players have a good relationship, this will give Joe more time to get it done.

Like I said, if the players and coach are not on the same page, take the case of Adrian Griffin.

Griffin didn't even reach the All-Star break.